Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

The ion $X^{2+}$ is electronically arranged in the same way as the atom Kr. What electronic configuration does an atom of $X$ have?

  • A$[\text{Ar}]4s^23d^{10}4p^6$
  • B$[\text{Ar}]4s^23d^{10}4p^65s^2$
  • C$[\text{Ar}]4s^24d^{10}4p^6$
  • D$[\text{Ar}]4s^24d^{10}4p^65s^2$

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